A Day in My Sketchbook // long drawing session (rats & squirrels!)

Hey everyone! Here's a day in my sketchbook. I hope you enjoy this sketchbook session and seeing all the cute little rats and squirrels I drew today! Thanks for watching.
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Music
◉ "Kawai Kitsune"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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[@xiao668]

I usually put videos like this on when I'm either waking up or about to go to bed. Something pretty and inspiring to look forward to trying for myself later 💖

[@annicknicky3673]

Normally I would sketch too, but since I'm busy and my twin babies were having naptime, I folded some laundry, cleaned up the stove, unloaded the dishwasher and ate late lunch. Nice to have some background noise while finishing some chores.

[@TheYoshi3579]

This was such a cute spread!!! I always love how you choose your colors for the sketch and then the watercolor washes. My favorite has to be the little rats in ponchos :’)) and the red squirrel with the nut! (The one after the quick sketch on the very left!) I also love the one you redrew. Your grasp on animals is amazing

[@JelArts]

Aaa thanks so much! I'm glad you think so :)

[@thesilverunicorn9384]

@@JelArts Have you drawn on printer paper before ? its kinda fun in my opinon

[@animalsarelife4436]

Omg finally another artist that draws alot of animals! I've looked for others but find like none at all but you are also an amazing artist! Keep on being awesome!

[@meraki48]

RATS YASS! I love rats so much, they are adorable and deserve the world. Cant wait to see how you draw them!

[@Tiffilife]

Love this video so much! As someone who’s a super beginner it’s nice to see your process and so helpful, these turned out so cute

[@bkdgbasura]

"I'm just looking at a cute photo of a rat on pinterest" love that

[@cowdev]

I'm sorry I haven't been nearly as active watching your vids. I remember back in 2020 I recommended my mom your channel and she loved it. I wish she was still with me, but now I am watching as a sort of homage. Your videos are epic. Never give up :)

[@lindsaypanes5937]

I work a day job, so having longer videos like this one is great for me since I can watch while still getting my other work done. 👌

[@JelArts]

I'm so glad to hear that 🙏

[@bee_144]

drawing with you, having a late night sketchbook session and getting back into regular sketching for my soul. tonight i made weird little yellow creatures with gaping mouths and delicate crowns :)

[@Zahk_noodle]

I actually like the birds or dog noises in the background! They add ambience to your video 😊

[@JelArts]

Glad to hear it!

[@EmmasAnimals34]

Drawing a summer bunny while watching this ( floppy - eared bunny with a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen).

[@manuelagabelamoreno248]

I watched this while sewing a little yellow dress for my teddy bear Loretto!!! ☺💕✨

[@SmillyDonut]

So cute.

[@beegray889]

I am watching this while working on a miniature dollhouse room!

[@juube2879]

I reorganized my art supplies - got a cart today that fits perfect under my working desk. Love rats and squirrels

[@JelArts]

Ooo new furniture is exciting!

[@vitaliyfedchenko9987]

your channel is like the mukbang channel of the art community youre so relaxing to draw with. whenever i need to get a sketch or painting practice in, your videos are the first thing i click on to keep me company

[@FantasyTemple]

Currently drawing landscapes with tiny sheep and telephone poles :) using a purple gouache and some nice clay like stuff I found in my desk to add texture :D

[@patconnelly6185]

i do watch you while i paint. im painting tulips at the minute

[@chrisalluna6733]

Warming up the digits, getting ready for a writing session🎹🎶, love your magical creatures.

[@lilahhartman8929]

i've been binge watching your sketchbook videos while drawing dogs and squirrels! :) You've also totally gotten me into the combo of watercolor and pencil crayons- i love the textured look!

[@aphelarts]

I'm doing a free drawing session, also taking some inspirations for possible prints for my clothing brand. Thanks for bringing comfort and inspiration on the bad days Jel :D

[@TeasIdeas]

I'm eating right now but when I'm done I'll be drawing while watching your video

[@annabelmauro3438]

I was watching your korok painting video but I was also coloring a photo of a bunch of koroks

[@annabellmclennan2004]

Currently working on day 3 of the 100 heads challenge. I do this challenge every summer. It's so satisfying to see this final heads compared to the first few!

[@JelArts]

I've drawn a few heads from that recently! It looks like fun

[@threeque]

That's fun!

[@Crow.Theodore]

I’m watching your videos while I do some college work

[@ChaosPhantom00]

Funny that you mention it. I draw with background noise of gameplays or like right now that is with you drawing. Thanks for creating the space to draw together 🤣

[@RadishTheFool]

I love these sketchbook sessions so much. They're so relaxing and inspiring, and they make me very happy. So a yes please from me to keep doing them. 😊

[@ferret7studio]

Loving the ratties! We actually just adopted two more baby rats lol. Your sketchbooks are amazing, I can't wait for a tour in the future :)

[@JelArts]

I had 2 rats as a kid, they're wonderful pets!

[@user-it6pp5wp8k]

I really enjoy you cute fun art style. The way you draw animals is awsome

[@jaynobeanies7979]

4:10 Im bookbinding while having your sketchbook sessions playlist on in the background! :D

[@janettwhite8769]

I'm crocheting while watching your videos

[@Nilliebug14]

I’m watching this while I finish a watercolour and gouache painting of a poppy and a bumble bee for my nan’s birthday!

[@JelArts]

That sounds so cute!

[@CringeLord471]

Omg I haven’t seen your channel in so long I wanted to find it but forgot the name LOOOVVVEEE your videos this popped up in my recommended so happy!

[@Manju-yv7lr]

I have been feeling down, so I redrawing my previous sketches, and I'm really pleased with my progress.

[@jessieisapeach1328]

I love your voice it is very calming and down to earth! You’re helping me draw a card for a loved one of mine!! I’ve been struggling and this is my way of sending love and positivity. Thank you for your hard work and your channel!!!!

[@JelArts]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it, thanks for the lovely comment!

[@rl2117]

drawing animals is so tricky, some come out great & some not!

[@shaniamorgan7658]

I'm sketching while watching!

[@ratedarchives8475]

Am watching this video while sketching cuz am anxious rn.😊

[@rhoderebel]

Using your videos to get into sketching again after a few months of art block. Trying to sketch without too much judgement and I think it's working! ❤

[@clairebear787]

I love rats! I have 4 myself. You draw them so cute! Thank you for including them in your art! They are really cute to draw like little balls of squish with tails and legs sticking out XD keep up the good work :3

[@prix3897]

Love the colorful pages!!!

[@moneycreatestaste]

watching whilst editing photos :)

[@Megan-sf5vf]

Your drawings are so cute!

[@networkandreaw1762]

I'm liking this vid a lot! Your voice is so relaxing, I'm using it as background noise while swatching the watercolors I got yesterday in my sketchbook

[@spunkysplooj]

I love to watch your videos while on my lunch break at work!🤗

[@JelArts]

💙💙

[@LacyMayArt]

I love watching your videos while I draw. I worked in my sketchbook and on my IPAD. I don't mind draw with me vids. I think they're fun! Thanks for showing your artwork, loved it!

[@JelArts]

Thanks so much! Glad you like them!

[@criticalarts4683]

I love drawing while you do jelarts, you always inspire the heck outta me. 💖 You seem to be drawing what you want to and enjoying what you do quite a bit these last few videos. It's nice to see. I don't leave a lot of comments, but I like to comment on your videos when I have the words to give. Thank you as always for sharing your work with us, you are my favorite artist to watch here on youtube.

[@lengray7401]

That was a fun video :) And, let's be honest, we've all dropped non-water stuff in the water at LEAST one time lol I was sketching birds while watching so I can get better at wings ^_^

[@JelArts]

I've also cleaned a brush in coffee and drank paint water!

[@idyllicart1]

I watched this while updating my swatch book! I got some new paints and I was really excited to swatch them all

[@poodlestyle33]

I love the colors. The page looks amazing.

[@JelArts]

Thank you!

[@yuki-rj9ql]

I loving seeing people draw rats! They are so cute

[@nickorange4881]

i do art sometimes when i see your videos, but today its while im eating a mango. i woke up hungry. haha

[@eduardailustras]

I'm doing some material studies and character painting while watching :3

[@tygerverbeck8391]

I'm watching while making my shop to sell commissions! -Kait

[@rosanna436]

I am sketching portrait while watching your video 😂😝😊

[@moldy_berry]

Your art is so cute!!!! I love watching your vids while i draw! I am doing so currently! Doing some gesture drawing....and coloring them in for funzies.

[@mspooner]

I am gluing together Ten Hundred's puzzle so I can put it on the wall and trying to figure out how I can make it fun for myself to color my graphic novel. Turns out, I hated coloring it digitally, so I quit doing that.

[@anyone6750]

I was actually drawing lips while watching! 💚

[@lucianavega7651]

3:56 i'm working on a comission rn! your channel is one of my go to's when i want something to listen to while working on my art :)

[@SugaKookieMon]

I love watching you work. Keep em coming. 😊 🙏🏾

[@linsaraillustration]

Awesome..yaas drawing with u

[@prix3897]

Yes I'm watching again!!!

[@scribbleznbitz33]

Im a leftie and hold my pen exactly like you I love it , also your drawings are absolutely precious i love it

[@JelArts]

I'm so happy to hear that because when I first started my channel I got a lot of comments of people telling me it's weird how I hold my pencil!! I think it's fine haha. Also thank you!

[@prix3897]

And i'm watching again... i like to open pinterest type a animal and draw a spread, usually a choose a color for that spread like, blue and go light and dark for fun

[@mathewlooks6338]

I'm doing my Animation Project ( which i'm about to present tomorrow btw ) while watching your vids😄

[@jasmineholbeche3258]

I'm watching your video while I'm working on a digital art illustration! Your videos are some of my favourites to watch while multitasking since your videos are nice a calm :)

[@ungriacastillo]

I love this videos so much!!!!!!!

[@AtelierArts]

RATS!!! I love your art style and the way you drew them so much🤍🤍🤍

[@JelArts]

Thank you!! I'm so glad to hear that!

[@eminorthworld]

Very cute 🥰

[@Glow_88]

3:56 I’m doing my maths homework while watching this

[@Slothups]

I’m drawing at Starbucks with a drink and chicken cypress flatbread :D

[@MarigoldMeredith]

Thanks for this video! I watched while catching up on my journal, and hanging out with my doggo ❤️🐶

[@biggerweff]

yo nice drawings, cool seeing your sketching process and all the different supplies you use. Video is perfect to play alongside my day of work.

[@itscloudy2day]

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK 💪

[@BiancaFranken]

Hi there, I was watching you while updating my journaling for the last couple of days. And now I am inspired to draw rats and squirels the next time I have time to draw or paint.

[@jonathanbananaton2785]

Broooo I’m just driving to the orthodontist

[@krokos_crocus]

i'm redrawing an OC in my new style while i watch this video :D

[@daisyfrog.crochet]

hi, i am drawing stickers while watching this video :) Love your work, keep going

[@SpontaneousSketches]

I've been binging your videos recently while drawing so I'm glad you uploaded! I love your videos and the way you draw/paint (:

[@JelArts]

That makes me so happy to hear! I'm so glad you enjoy my videos!

[@tammaraliberty]

I'm journaling, sometimes drawing as I watch artists videos

[@user-zo4tz8jl4o]

love your videos! i'm sculpting some cats right now :)

[@wolvesofthevoid1439]

doing my course work for college xD studying art :)

[@leaf7105]

Wish I could draw like u!!!

[@fuzzydragons]

red squirrels are def very cute, rare to see one unfortunately but there are a few around here that yell at people from the trees lol

[@JelArts]

Haha I see tons of them if I go camping north of where I live.

[@fuzzydragons]

a lot of them were killed here by catching an illness from grey squirrels and competition for food

[@mandyturner8703]

I really enjoyed it thanks!❤watched while doing jobs and feeding pets lol then I can do my art then I can watch more while doing my art lol🎨

[@autumneleaves]

I’m writing down my meal prep steps and avoiding doing it lol also I’m contemplating drawing instead 😅

[@karou3205]

I'm drawing arm studies :) With your voice in background lol

[@maddiedavis3216]

iloveee this spread:) normally i sketch while watching videos but right now i'm planning revision for my exams, not as fun haha

[@mandyjordan1096]

I love watching you work! I have a question - your drawing is so... confident? Self-assured? Do you use reference photos that we can't see in the frame, or are you just so familiar with the animals and objects you draw that you can draw them from imagination/memory? My apologies if you've addressed this already and I missed it.

[@BomBomProduktion]

YAS, this was amazing

[@shiningwind113]

i was drawing some red pandas while watching

[@JelArts]

Those are so cute

[@twinkiesamaspeedpaints2787]

I’m stumbled across this channel when I was drawing lineart for my graphic novel. Cute rats. 🐀 ❤️

[@wildmewashere]

I'm working on an animation while watching thiiiiis :) Also gosh I didn't know you had a Pinterest! You should talk about it more often. Just went to look at it!

[@JelArts]

It's mostly for personal use, but lately I've been pinning my own work there and saving references from drawing videos so people can go look! I have 30+ private boards, haha

[@wildmewashere]

Alr, and thx for replying! It really means a lot knowing you read your comments

[@jasperguard8128]

Drawing a picture of me and my friend hanging out at school wile watching

[@mangofox9356]

Btw I love your videos! I get inspired by them all the time. Whenever a new one comes up, I always save it for when I draw and I thoroughly enjoy them! Thanks for making such amazing content and being so calm, it’s really relaxing. I’m currently drawing some plants, I’m going to colour them in watercolour. I might also add some little creatures as well :D. Keep on being awesome!❤️ -MangoFox

[@JelArts]

You comment made me so happy, thank you!!!!

[@mangofox9356]

@@JelArts I’m so glad! You’re very welcome 😊

[@user-tx9rw1hv6z]

I’m drawing a rat in a tuxedo

[@highly.katheinated]

Thanks for drawing with us Jessica!! I finished up some little drawings in Procreate while watching today :)

[@yerxernox13]

is pencil crayon just wax based pencils? are oil based pencils pencil paints?

[@karelissoto8859]

Watching while drawing capybaras 😊

[@JelArts]

I love capybaras :)

[@thisisloop]

Really nice Drawings! did you use reference for them?

[@JelArts]

Yes, I linked my references on my Pinterest in the description! Some didn't have references but some did.